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Litster Family History

Litster Name Meaning

English: occupational name for a dyer Middle English litster (see Lister ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Lidster, Lister, Laster, Latter, Leister, Lester, Hoster, Pitter

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Where is the Litster family from?

You can see how Litster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Litster family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Litster families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 23 Litster families living in Northumberland. This was about 26% of all the recorded Litster's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Litster families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Litster surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Litster ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Litster. 95% of Litster women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Shorthand Typist
    6%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Litster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Litster census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 769 immigration records available for the last name Litster. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 393 military records available for the last name Litster. For the veterans among your Litster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Litster lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Litster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Litster in 1964 was 66, and 80 in 2004.

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